Roosevelt the Explorer

2003-03-16T23:00:29-05:00https://images.c-span.org/defaults/capitol.jpgMr. Jeffers discussed his book Roosevelt the Explorer: Theodore Roosevelt’s Amazing Adventures As a Naturalist, Conservationist, and Explorer, published by Rowman and Littlefield. It’s an examination of the outdoorsman side of Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. Jeffers recounts Roosevelt’s interest in science, big-game hunting, and exploration. He also makes the connections between these passions and the conservation legacy of the twenty-sixth president which included: 15 National Forests, 51 Federal Bird Reserves, 4 National Game Reserves, and 5 National Parks. After his presentation Mr. Jeffers answered questions from members of the audience.

Mr. Jeffers discussed his book Roosevelt the Explorer: Theodore Roosevelt’s Amazing Adventures As a Naturalist, Conservationist, and Explorer,…
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Mr. Jeffers discussed his book Roosevelt the Explorer: Theodore Roosevelt’s Amazing Adventures As a Naturalist, Conservationist, and Explorer, published by Rowman and Littlefield. It’s an examination of the outdoorsman side of Theodore Roosevelt. Mr. Jeffers recounts Roosevelt’s interest in science, big-game hunting, and exploration. He also makes the connections between these passions and the conservation legacy of the twenty-sixth president which included: 15 National Forests, 51 Federal Bird Reserves, 4 National Game Reserves, and 5 National Parks. After his presentation Mr. Jeffers answered questions from members of the audience. close